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Where Were the Planets on November 6, 1998?
Quick Answer
On November 6, 1998, the Sun was in Scorpio (13°51' at noon UTC), the Moon was in Gemini all day (UTC), and the Moon phase was Waning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Jupiter and Saturn were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 6, 1998. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 8°42' Gemini at midnight UTC to 23°32' Gemini at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 13°51'56" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Moon | 16°10'59" Gemini | Direct | into Cancer | |
| Mercury | 6°07'14" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Venus | 15°43'06" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Mars | 17°58'53" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Jupiter | 18°14'53" Pisces | Retrograde | into Aries | |
| Saturn | 29°04'54" Aries | Retrograde | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 8°57'17" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Neptune | 29°34'26" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Pluto | 7°00'18" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| North Node | 27°20'17" Leo | Direct | into Cancer |
Sky Events on November 6, 1998
The Moon phase is Waning Gibbous, 92% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Mars opposite Jupiter | Exact opposition |
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